Jersey Schools Support Veterans this Memorial Day
The Poppy: A Symbol of Memorial Day by Jillian Decker, Director of Development The wearing of poppies in honor of America’s war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day. The practice of wearing
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2019 Winning Scholarship Essay: John Grasso
Name: John Grasso Hometown: Hammonton, NJ High School: Hammonton High School College: Rowan University As we waited for the memorial tour, my grandparents (Grammy and Bobbob) and I sauntered past
2019 Winning Scholarship Essay: Meghan Merenich
Name: Meghan Helen Merenich Hometown: Linwood, NJ High School: Mainland Regional High School College: Duke University When pulling into the parking lot of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, my
Volunteer Spotlight
Getting to Know Pat Vellucci By Greg Waters, Curator This is a series of spotlights on our Vietnam Veteran Tour Guides. These men are invaluable connections to the history of the
A Face for Every Name
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial & Museum Successfully Completes the Wall of Faces Project By Julia Zapcic, UltraViolet Agency MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial & Museum
Annual Gala a Huge Success!
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial & Museum Gala Tremendous Success (Holmdel, NJ) – April 4, 2019 – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial & Museum 23rd Annual Salute to Patriotism
Memorial Trees: Honoring New Jersey’s Legacy
Artist Creates Custom Sculptures of NJVVMF Memorial Tree By Jillian Decker, Director of Development Anchoring the black granite wall inscribed with the names of the 1,563 New Jerseyans who gave
Volunteer Spotlight
Getting to Know John Nugent By Greg Waters, Curator This is the first in a series of spotlights on our Vietnam Veteran Tour Guides. These men are invaluable connections to the
Vietnam Vets Take Center Stage
Local Filmmaker Takes Jersey Vet Stories Worldwide By Jillian Decker, Director of Development New Jersey Filmmaker Tom Phillips turns his lens to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial & Museum
2019 Teacher of the Year: Robert Gangi
Rob Presenting at the 2018 Forum on the Tet Offensive (photo credit Michael McMahon) Celebrating a Commitment to our Educational Mission: To Remember, To Honor, To Heal in New Jersey
Armed Forces Day
Today we celebrate Armed Forces Day! Although our United States Armed Services are divided into multiple branches, we should all take the time to appreciate the unified strength of our
Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Carl and Ruth Ann Burns
Last week we shared the history and significance of celebrating military spouses. Continuing the celebration of Military Spouses, we are pleased to be able to share a conversation between one
